How to Cook Duck Breasts | Luv-a-Duck – Australia’s Favourite Duck

How to Cook Duck Breasts

Create impressive crispy skin duck breasts with tender meat.

Method

Step 1

Heat ovenproof frypan to a medium heat, and pre-heat oven to 190°C.

Step 2

Pat dry duck breasts, score skin in a crisscross pattern and lightly season the skin with salt.

Step 3

Place in pre-heated pan skin side down, using no oil, for 5 mins or until the skin is golden. Turn and cook for a further 2 mins.

Step 4

Remove pan from heat and place in pre-heated oven for a further 8-10 mins to your liking.

For best results rest uncovered for 5 mins before slicing and serving.

Cooking Tips

  • Fruit sauces such as orange, pear or raspberry are the perfect accompaniments for duck.
  • For best results, duck breast should be cooked medium so that the meat is pink and tender.